Early
life

Career

After graduation, Abrego joined Bunim-Murray, working on the
Real World
and Road
Rules television shows.[1]
While working for Bunim-Murray, Abrego freelanced as a coordinating
producer for Fear and Making the Band.[1] In
addition, he was the co-creator and executive producer for a
reality version of the movie Cannonball Run.[1]

In 2002, Abrego created Brass Ring; a production company
responsible for Next Action Star, Surf Girls and
The Hitchhiker Chronicles.[1] Soon
after, he created 51 Pictures.[1]